The Assistant Director of the Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit (CFEU) Emma Cathcart has been awarded Female Pioneer of the Year, at the Public Sector Counter Fraud awards in recognition of her outstanding leadership and innovative approach within local government.

Back for its third year, the Cotswold Homes & Interiors Festival grows from a one-day showcase into a full weekend of homes, interiors, and design inspiration on 21–22 March in Cirencester town centre. 

An innovative tool designed to identify households in need and put money back in their pocket has already helped thousands of Cotswold residents, new figures have revealed one year on from its launch.  

~ Council’s strong reserves help put council in a stable financial position for the year ahead ~ 

Cotswold District Council has agreed a balanced budget for 2026/27 that protects frontline services, invests in key priorities and keeps the organisation on a secure financial footing - despite the significant pressures facing councils nationally. 

The Corinium Museum was transformed into an “ethereal underworld” as it marked the close of Project Orpheus, a year-long programme celebrating the 200^th anniversary of the discovery of a Roman mosaic at Barton Farm in Cirencester.